Neoclassical "Flora" Lava Cameo Brooch lost heirlooms The bimetal design incorporates three

The bimetal design incorporates three bands

chunky old mine cut diamond set flush into the band and secured by four mini prongs

the band having been added sometime later

Condition: Great antique condition with some tarnish/patina to the gold

Neoclassical "Flora" Lava Cameo Brooch lost heirlooms The bimetal design incorporates threeAn exceptional 19th century neoclassical cameo brooch depicting Flora, carved in high relief from a single piece of Vesuvian lava. Flora, the Roman goddess of Flowers, was a nymph until Zephyr the wind fell in love with her and made her 'mistress of the flowers'. She symbolises spring, new life, regeneration, and hope, and her festival, the Florinalia, was celebrated from 28th April to 3rd May each year. The cameo is mounted in 9ct yellow gold with